What size wire for detail???

[Deejay27]

I was wondering what size wires are used to detail a 1/20th scale F1 engine? I was thinking about picking some up but have no idea what size to buy.

[TheSyndicate]

The most I can say is you can't do much harm if the wire is too thin.

[935k3]

Originally posted by Deejay27
I was wondering what size wires are used to detail a 1/20th scale F1 engine? I was thinking about picking some up but have no idea what size to buy.

Check out the 30 gauge wire wrap wire available at Radio Shack.

[Jay!]

Originally posted by 935k3
Check out the 30 gauge wire wrap wire available at Radio Shack.

Wire or wire wrap? I've been asking at several Radio Shacks for 30g wire....

[935k3]

It says wire wrap wire on the package. Wire wrap wire is used in electronics by using a tool that wraps the wire so tight around a square pin on a circuit board that it cuts into the insulation and makes contact, so no solder is necessary. Radio Shack has sold it for years.

[Decs0105]

use modeler's .45mm black wires !! other colors also availible !!!

[DSM-Mark]

Originally posted by Thesaint111
use modeler's .45mm black wires !! other colors also availible !!!

Just consider the scale, if you want to be really accurate. 0.45 mm on a 1:20 car translates into 9 mm wire. Probably a little big, but it should work pretty well.

[Decs0105]

i said that because the winner of tamiya con 2003 used them !!! i think i will use them for my Williams FW-24!! look at modelersite.com and click on the "how to build a winner Tamiya F310-B" article !!! that is totally awesome ......